Colleges are making efforts to embrace "neurodivergent" students on their campuses
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Liz Willen
Hi all!
One of the longest running cliches in education is that overused phrase: “All children can learn,” something many of us have heard repeatedly from school principals, superintendents and even politicians.
But it has little to do with a more critical, and less known fact: All children learn differently. Unique styles and various ways of processing information sometimes interferes with how they do in school, college and beyond.
That’s why I found the story ([link removed]) Olivia Sanchez wrote for us, which was also published in the Los Angeles Times, so hopeful — as did many parents I shared it with. Bright and capable students can thrive in higher education, but it is going to take more cooperation and understanding. I’ve already heard from a lot of friends about how much this resonated with them, and I would love to hear more about your own stories and experiences.
Also this week, we took a look at declining graduate school enrollments ([link removed]) , a growing concern for universities that heavily rely on such programs for revenue, as students seek as shorter, cheaper and more flexible alternatives. And we explored what happens to high poverty schools when schools lay off early-career teachers ([link removed]) , preserving the jobs of those with seniority protection. Such layoffs are likely to be coming this fall. You’ll never miss a story if you sign up ([link removed]) for our weekly newsletters, and become a member! ([link removed])
Liz Willen, Editor
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** Autism, dyslexia, ADHD: How colleges are helping ‘neurodivergent’ students succeed ([link removed])
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University of San Diego professors are developing programs to help empower neurodivergent students to thrive in college and career
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PROOF POINTS: As teacher layoffs loom, research evidence mounts that seniority protections hurt kids in poverty ([link removed])
Losing young faculty also undermines efforts to recruit more Black and Hispanic educators
Grad programs have been a cash cow; now universities are starting to fret over graduate enrollment ([link removed])
Long on the rise, interest among U.S. students in graduate programs seems to be softening
A checklist no one wants: 8 steps to take after a school shooting ([link removed])
Invest in mental health, vet vendors carefully, model skills for coping with anxiety, and more
COLUMN: Biden wants to save the climate by deploying young people. He’s not there yet ([link removed])
The new American Climate Corps federal jobs program aims to alleviate climate change while giving young people jobs, but so far the opportunities are limited and the pay is low
OPINION: There are lessons to be learned from Finland, but giving smartphones to young children isn’t one of them ([link removed])
Smartphones not only lead to more anxiety and depression, they may be responsible for lowering PISA test scores
OPINION: Women education leaders need better support and sponsorships to help catch up ([link removed])
The existing education leadership pipeline continues to disadvantage women
OPINION: Letting teachers carry concealed weapons carries serious risks ([link removed])
Racial biases are ingrained and often unaddressed and could lead to unnecessary violence
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